The Kings get the home and away portion of their season underway for real this weekend against a team that will be no where close to the same team that the Kings faced last season.

A successful showcase for the team, with a lot of interest in a number of players from various pro and NCAA scouts through the weekend. It was successful as well on the ice, with the team taking 3 of 4 points. What was so encouraging was that both new and old players stepped up after a tough game against Surrey. Jarryd Leung scored his 2nd power play goal of the season, Matthew DuPont and Luke Nogard also scored and looked extremely comfortable in junior A. With another week of practice under the belts, this weekend should be another strong step in the right direction.

New with the Kings is defenceman Matthew Joyaux. Coming to the team, already with an NCAA commitment to Miami of Ohio. Not the biggest player on the ice, he comes to the team with very strong reviews and has looked good on the ice to date. Leaving the team is Robbie Murden, who was traded back to Ontario mid week.

As mentioned above, the Grizzlies look nothing like the team that the Kings last saw. New ownership, GM, coach, uniforms and players, it’s tough to get a read on Victoria. What we do know is that they will rely on the triplets, Myles, Leo and Gerry Fitzgerald up front for offence. Coming over from Prince George in a trade during the off season, the Kings saw the triplets once last year and were successful in limiting them to only a few chances.

One thing that the Kings do know leading into tonight is that a former friend will turn for. Force and Sully, the Green Men will be in the house and cheering for the Grizzlies. The duo were in town last year, but will be cheering for Black and Gold, instead of the Kings Green.

On the show tonight, this weeks episode of the BCHL Roundtable. Ron Gallo, Chris Wahl and myself dissect the showcase, and propose future locations. In the 2nd intermission, we’ll talk with Kings rookie Matthew Dupont, as we kick off our player profile features for the season.

Derek Bachynski will join me in the post game show as well, where we’ll breakdown the game after 60 or so minutes.